Colonial Pipeline, the largest petroleum pipeline in the U.S., had to shut down its operations recently after a ransomware attack took some of its systems offline. A leaked password was all it took for the security breach to take place. Attackers were paid in hard-to-trace bitcoins, half of which have since been recovered.
In the wake of this fiasco, organizations are realizing the importance of hiring cybersecurity personnel to address data security threats. However, this might not be an easy task. According to CyberSeek, an organization that provides detailed and actionable data on the cybersecurity job market, while there are nearly 500,000 cybersecurity job openings in the U.S., the scarcity of qualified candidates makes it difficult for organizations to fill the gaps. In Tennessee, there are more than 5,064 cybersecurity jobs available while Kentucky has 2,320 positions waiting to be filled.
Universities across the country are struggling to adapt to the changing IT requirements in both the government and business sectors and are hard-pressed to train the workforce of the future.
We see that same gap in strategic level roles. For instance, there are only 16,000 professionals who have the Certified Information Manager Security Manager (CISM) credential but 39,000 job openings are requiring this certification.
Cybersecurity is now a board-level risk management issue. Organizations need someone who can assess their cyber insurance coverage, prepare for regulatory examinations and audits, and develop initiatives to ensure the organization’s safety from cyberattacks.
Your IT team has enough to do without continuously reviewing logs, checking for anomalous behavior, and reading up on all the cyber threats out there. Working with ImageQuest gives you access to cybersecurity solutions tailored to protecting rapid-growth, high-target organizations and their assets.
ImageQuest’s Virtual CISO Service (vCISO) provides you with a Chief Information Security Officer on a fractional share basis. This service is perfect for community banks and similar businesses that need the expertise and services of a CISO but have been unable to fill the position. Our executives fulfill this role on a part-time, contractual basis to give you the knowledge and experience you need to meet IT compliance and regulatory standards.
ImageQuest also helps clients with IT budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. Consider outsourcing your cybersecurity needs to us. Get in touch today to learn more.
As Nashville’s top cybersecurity service provider, ImageQuest supports more than 5,000 technology users in 29 states. Visit their website or call 502-400-3300 for more information.